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YME 168N

1988 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van127,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYME 168N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,527 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 49,522 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,878 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 45,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,340 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/f floor corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,144 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 37,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,468 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,790 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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YME 168N is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 127,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YME 168N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YME 168N registered?

YME 168N is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is YME 168N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YME 168N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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